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Aibu to avoid a school because of a "do not abuse the staff" sign?

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Hawkmoon269 · 02/06/2013 16:20

I've name changed for this because I don't want to be outed!

My child is in a choir. Rehearsals each week are in an infant school that is several miles from our home and I know nothing about.

As you enter there is a sign saying that verbal and physical abuse will not be tolerated. This sign is at adult height and is addressed to "visitors to the school" so clearly not intended for the pupils of the school.

Just had an interesting chat to a friend about this. Seeing the sign puts me off the school straight away. Wouldn't even consider it (not that it's an option, but if I saw a similar sign in a school that was an option I would rule it out). My friend thinks I'm overreacting...

But seriously - the sign is clearly aimed at adults (so I assume parents). Aibu to want to avoid schools which have to warn parents not to be abusive even before they enter?! It freaks me out!

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TheRealFellatio · 03/06/2013 07:42

jowl sorry

Groovee · 03/06/2013 07:42

Wait until there is a police presence every morning because the parents who are all in an affluent area, thought they could assault each other because Little Johnny fell out with Little Jenny at lunchtime yesterday but are friends again but the parents found physical assault a better way to deal with it.

I think it's a good thing, you wouldn't stop going to a hopsital or GP Surgery if you saw this sign or stop getting on the bus.

Catbert4pm · 03/06/2013 08:27

Have just applied for a job as Attendance Clerk in a middle school - this thread is making me nervous about what could be in store if (IF!) I get the job!

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